Apprentice Procurement Assistant

2 weeks ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

We are looking for a enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join our busy team to Undertake a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (15 months) while working as part of the Procurement team.

To provide of an efficient, cost effective, and responsive procurement service, accurately inputting requisitions while seeking improved rates and undertaking competitive exercises as agreed by the Operational Purchasing Manager.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Accurate pricing and input of requisitions for goods, services and maintenance.
- Assist with sourcing suppliers with advice from the Operational Purchasing Manager.
- Assist in obtaining quotations for goods / services as directed by the Operational Purchasing Manager.
- Assist in meeting the Procurement Departments savings target.
- Demonstrate good communication and Customer Service Skills.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union
- for local financial advice

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with raising the profile of the Procurement Department and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice
- Undertake other relevant procurement tasks as and when required.

Communications
- Assist in creating and managing relationships with end users and suppliers to develop product knowledge and other relevant information
- Assist with raising the profile of the Procurement Department and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice
- Assist in developing relationships with other Executive organisations within the NHS e.g. Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NHS Supply Chain and surrounding Trusts
- Assist in providing support e.g. product information and product expenditure reports as requested
- Act in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
- Assist in creating a culture which will ensure the delivery of a professional, fit for purpose purchasing and supply service

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.



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